Ondjiva Population 2026
Ondjiva has a population of 121,537, making it the #45 biggest city in 🇦🇴 Angola, located in Cunene. Roughly 0.3% of Angola's population lives here. It is about 23× smaller than Luanda, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
121,537
Rank in Angola
#45
Coordinates
17.07°S, 15.73°E
~1,113 m elevation · Africa/Luanda
Distance to capital (Luanda)
954 km
592 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Cunene
Cities near Ondjiva
FAQ
What is the population of Ondjiva?
Ondjiva has a population of 121,537 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #45 biggest city in Angola.
What region is Ondjiva in?
Ondjiva is located in Cunene, Angola.
Is Ondjiva the capital of Angola?
No, the capital of Angola is Luanda, about 954 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.